Shortly
before 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, Grand Island Fire Co. firefighters
responded to a call of smoke in a residence, which was discovered by
the Love Road occupant who had returned home from a shopping trip.

When
Engine No. 5 and firefighting crews arrived on location within two
minutes, heavy smoke was encountered throughout the interior of the
home. GIFC Deputy Chief Matt Osinski stated that "unattended
cooking" caused overheating, which shattered the glass on a
countertop electric stove. Although the fire was out upon arrival,
damage was estimated at approximately $1,000.

A
thermal imager was also used to rule out fire extension into nearby
walls, flooring, etc. This valuable device permits firefighters to
"see" into enclosed spaces to spot hidden fire and will be
demonstrated at the GIFC Fire Prevention Open House on Oct. 12,
Osinski noted.